spat

US /spæt/

UK /spæt/

1.

a short argument, usually between two people

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They had a little spat over who should do the dishes.

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The couple had a public spat in the restaurant.

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argument quarrel dispute tiff row

1.

past simple and past participle of spit

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He spat out the bitter medicine.

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The cat spat at the dog.